However, because the Michigan State Police Crime Lab had not yet returned DNA samples to the Emmet County Prosecutor's Office, regarding blood found at the crime scene, the trial was delayed.

On Aug. 3, 2010 in Cross Village, Shananaquet reported to a neighbor that she had been stabbed multiple times with a pocket knife.

She claimed that she had fallen victim to a breaking and entering, and was injured during a scuffle with two intruders.

After several days of investigation into this alleged crime, the Emmet County Sheriff's Office determined that the incident was a false report.

Shananaquet was arrested and charged with one count of false report of a felony, which carries a maximum penalty of four years; as well as habitual offender second offense, which could enhance her maximum penalty by half.